Essence of Herbal Soup

Pao Xiang is a Bak Kut Teh franchise that has successfully set up several outlets in Klang Valley. Illustrated on the menu is a diagram of a pig with labels for the cuts that Pao Xiang uses in their dishes. What sets them apart from your usual Bak Kut Teh joint is the preparation of the meat before it is stewed – the meat is bound with cotton string, making the meat more solid and locking more flavour in the cut. Each portion is served in a bowl atop a candle to keep it warm throughout the meal. There’s also a wide selection of sides to complement the main dishes.

Aside from the traditional indoor seats, Pao Xiang at 1 Utama has an al fresco dining area with plenty of surrounding greenery and a turquoise glass roof, providing a calm and cool ambience despite the usual warm weather.